WFC News Archive for October 2016

WFC is right around the corner and culinary students from many Gulf Coast schools will have a major seat at the table during the event’s 5th Anniversary this November. Local students and culinary programs throughout the region have stepped up to volunteer in a major way.

WFC announced today the full lineup of chefs competing in the World Chef Challenge this November. Coming from as far as Tanzania, this special challenge for professional chefs at WFC is loaded with 21 of the greatest culinary champions the event has ever seen.

WFC added a new and unique consumer event to its lineup of activities for its 5th Anniversary this November. Designed by Chef David Skinner, the event is called “Around The World in 20 Bites,” and it is designed to take your taste buds on a World tour of iconic dishes from five different countries.

WFC and Zac Brown’s Southern Ground are bringing football fans and Food Sport fanatics the coolest tailgate in Orange Beach this November. Which means YES, Auburn and Alabama fans can catch ALL the action in one place by attending the “Southern Ground Tailgate” at WFC.

The World Food Championships is expecting a barbecue battle like never before for the 5th Anniversary. The addition of new programs, challenges and new sponsors, like Cowboy Charcoal and Deep South Smokers, have created a record registration at WFC and stoked a fire that’s going to rage throughout the tournament.

From local to global brands, the WFC Tasting Village will include a lineup of 20 incredible brands. Some of the featured products in Tasting Village include cheese from Cabot Creamery, Hawaiian Venison Sausage, Penotti Cookie Butter, Rum Cakes, Gourmet Salts and Vinegars from the Philippines, and Wickles Pickles.

WFC has entered into a strategic partnership with another Alabama-based company for its 5th Anniversary. Headquartered in Birmingham, AL, Buffalo Rock Company is joining WFC as its official beverage supplier.